Job Summary

Avient is seeking a 2nd shift Production Associate for its Minneapolis, MN. location. The Production Associate will work from verbal/written instructions for the operation of running an extruder line. The Production Associate operates as a team player to assist in meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

Pay: $20 - $27 plus (based on experience)

Hours:

2nd shift
3:00pm - 11:30pm
$1.00 shift premium.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental and Vision start day 1.
401K match and 100% vested day 1.
Vacation and Sick time
5% MIP Bonus

Essential Functions

Running an extruder line; including set up & quality checks Seal, stencil and/or label containers of finished product and move to designated area 5S Cleanliness of work area Ensure participation and cooperation in company implemented Environmental Health & Safety programs.  Follow all safety rules. Other duties as assigned

 

Education and Experience

High School or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent, and one year related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience Basic mathematical skills Accuracy and attention to detail

Competencies

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self.  These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development. The most critical for success in this role include: Communicates Effectively Customer Focus Action Oriented Collaborates Being Resilient Instills Trust Demonstrates Self-Awareness Situational Adaptability

 

Physical Demands

Requires standing and sitting for extended periods of time, talking and listening.  Must be able to walk and use hands. Occasionally requires bending, stooping, climbing ladders and stairs.  May occasionally be required to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds.  Typically work is in a manufacturing environment where noise level is loud.  Generally requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, hard hat, respiratory protection.  Exposure to outside weather conditions is routine.  May be exposed to working in extreme heat and humidity.  May also be exposed on occasion to dust or fumes.

Environmental, Health, Safety, & Security (EHS&S) Requirements

Avient integrates EHS&S into all aspects of our operations. Each position at Avient is responsible for complying with all applicable EHS&S requirements. Additionally, employees and management are responsible for reporting all EHS&S incidents immediately to ensure we keep EHS&S a priority within the organization.   Security includes physical security and cyber security. 

Who We Are

Avient Corporation provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Examples include:

Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, enables unmatched levels of performance and protection for end-use applications, including ballistic personal protection, marine and sustainable infrastructure and outdoor sports   Unique technologies that improve the recyclability of products and enable recycled content to be incorporated, thus advancing a more circular economy    Light-weighting solutions that replace heavier traditional materials like metal, glass and wood, which can improve fuel efficiency in all modes of transportation and reduce carbon footprint   Sustainable infrastructure solutions that increase energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural resource conservation and fiber optic / 5G network accessibility

Avient employs approximately 10,000 associates and is certified ACC Responsible Care®, a founding member of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and certified Great Place to Work®.  For more information, visit www.avient.com.

Why Avient

Avient Corporation is a world-class sustainable organization built on innovation, collaboration, and employee development. We are committed to providing a supportive and dynamic work environment where our diverse associates can grow and succeed, as well positively impacting our planet and the communities we serve. Our Great Place to Work culture, values, and benefits make Avient an employer of choice for top talent.

At Avient, we believe diversity of ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world.  In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.

Avient Corporation is a drug free workplace.  Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law.